According to investigators, Patricia Ward passed a note to the teller demanding $5,000 before barricading herself in a back room.

Police said at one point she threatened an employee with a paper cutter.

Ward, who has 8 prior felony convictions, allegedly told investigators she needed money to buy a new car.

She is scheduled to make first appearance at 9:30 a.m.

The FBI’s most recent wanted bank robbers

The FBI’s most recent wanted bank robbers

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Check out the most recent unknown bank robbers to make the FBI's wanted list. The FBI is investigating these robberies and requests that anyone with information call the FBI at 202-278-2000 or submit a tip at: tips.fbi.gov.